Tuesday, June 29, 2010

I've been away from home for the last two weeks. We evidently had some serious wind during that time.

My fence had several sections blown down or torn loose.

Several brackets that hold the rails for the pickets are broken and, of course, I can't get them anymore. I finally took one to a metal shop and they are going to make some for me.

My yardlight had a broken bulb. My son-in-law designed the tower so that it could be lowered to change the bulb. I didn't think I could handle the weight of it so I asked a friend to come out this morning to help me. He said to call when I was ready to set up. He must have forgotten, as it is still in this position tonight. I think I'll go turn off the breaker so the dog doesn't have it shining in his house tonight.

Then there was the heavy park bench blown over and some metal sheeting on the shop loosened. I'm truly glad that I still have a roof on my house.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

We spent today in Cripple Creek. There are four 1880 something Victorian houses that the town gave to Habitat. They were moved to make way for a new casino. Habitat has been working on them for close to five years and our group is trying to finish the touch up work. The historical society wanted them saved because they were just a few of the homes that had survived two fires that nearly destroyed the town.

The houses were moved up the mountain, gutted, straightened and additions made to make them large enough for a modern family. I was told that at least one of them was leaning and you could see daylight through it.

I learned to apply a stucco finish that I might like to use on the foundation walls of my own house. (This is not me, please don't tell her I used her picture!)

I took my camera today, but left the memory card in the card reader. These were taken with a point & shoot. I hope to get better pictures tomorrow.

The view from my front step yesterday morning. This is looking east. Down the mountain is Colorado Springs.

We drove up near Florissant Colorado to do some touch up and cleaning on this house. It is being sold to provide funds for ones under construction. It was built about 6 years ago as Habitat house, but the family chose not to keep it. We were told that it would list for $100,000 fo $115,000. Housing sure is expensive in the mountains.

Our day ended early as a storm blew in. Lots of thunder, lightning and hail. It's hailed three times since I've been here, but warmed up today.

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Rainy day-all the way. The cool day was a blessing to me. I didn't worry about the engine getting too hot or having tire trouble. Which do you think is more dangerous, texting or taking pictures while driving?

Oh,looky there, something is following me!

There was some concern that the "new" camper was too heavy for the pickup. Looks like this will be my new top speed. Keep watching, you'll get to see it turn over to 100,000 miles.

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I'm a grandmother in my fifties, who likes to travel in an old RV. I started blogging in April of 2008 to chronical a month long trip I took in the motorhome to volunteer with Habitat for Humanity. I lost my best friend and husband to cancer in 2005. I began working with the Care-a-vanner's the following summer. I've met some wonderful people, made new friends, visited new places and helped to build 10 houses. I find it difficult to be idle, so when I'm home I volunteer at church, spend time with my grandchildren and work partime for a brokerage firm.